Banded Rain Frog

Pristimantis taeniatus

''Pristimantis taeniatus'' is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found in central Panama to Colombia , possibly to north-western Ecuador. It is sometimes known as banded robber frog.
Banded Rain Frog (Pristimantis taeniatus) Supata, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Nov 6, 2022 Colombia,Fall,Geotagged,Pristimantis taeniatus

Appearance

Male ''Pristimantis taeniatus'' measure 15–25 mm and females 25–32 mm in snout–vent length. Panamian frogs are on average larger than Colombian ones. Dorsum is brown with a variable pattern; the normal form has dark flecks and spots on its back, defining an occipital W-pattern. A striped form is much less common. Skin is smooth anteriorly but becomes shagreened posteriorly. There are small tubercles on upper eyelid, flanks, and lower back. Tympanum is distinct. There is no webbing between toes.

Status

The natural habitats of ''Pristimantis taeniatus'' are primary and secondary forest humid lowland and montane forests. It tolerates habitat modification and also occurs in shady coffee plantations. It is an abundant species in Colombia. No significant threats to this species have been identified.

Habitat

The natural habitats of ''Pristimantis taeniatus'' are primary and secondary forest humid lowland and montane forests. It tolerates habitat modification and also occurs in shady coffee plantations. It is an abundant species in Colombia. No significant threats to this species have been identified.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyStrabomantidae
GenusPristimantis
SpeciesP. taeniatus
Photographed in
Colombia